The Ubiquitous Ebook

Jul 23rd, 2008 by Addy | 0

The ebook or electronic book is also named e-book or eco-book. It is the digital equal to the traditional printed book. The contents are read on personal computers or by the use of hardware devices called ebook readers.

The first thinking was triggered off by Michael Hart in the 1970’s. He reasoned that the greatest value of a computer should be not merely computing but also storing material, retrieving it and searching for knowledge kept in libraries. The birth of the ebook era started with the copy of Declaration of Independence. From these humble beginnings kicked off Project Gutenberg. Today there are 20,000 free texts and more than 100,000 books available. Each month 3,000,000 ebooks are downloaded - undoubtedly impressive figures in the history of ebooks. When it made its debut in the web the material was easily shared and stored. Quickly the idea picked up and large scale dissemination began to take place.


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Useful Strategy on How to Sell Your Ebooks

Jul 4th, 2008 by Addy | 0

Ebook is the buzzword of today and it is fast becoming a potential marketing tool for your products and services. Creating an ebook is easy and inexpensive and, if promoted well, it can catapult you to the zenith of money and fame. Examples are aplenty of authors who have scripted their way to success through publishing their ebooks. The reason why some authors are more successful than others lies in the methods they follow. Here are some tips that can be useful if you want to become a successful writer.

Compile your articles:


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Online Entrepreneurship - Where the Virtues Outweigh the Vices - But Beware!

Jul 2nd, 2008 by Addy | 0

The life of an online entrepreneur is extraordinarily rewarding. In fact, so far this decade the growth of successful internet home-based businesses is an absolute phenomenon. Indeed, much discussion on forums and message boards across the internet is devoted to the topic of online businesses. Forum participants freely state their opinions about online business — the good, the bad — but rarely is the ugly discussed to any depth. Whye Noteworthy is the fact that many individuals who regularly participate in such forums are successful or relatively successful entrepreneurs. For that reason alone the majority of what they say is overwhelmingly positive. Therefore, it is safely assumed there is a “thumb on the scale” concerning the positive aspects of online entrepreneurship since those engaged in such discussions have “skin in the game”. If discussions of the day-to-day challenges online business presents became decisively negative before an audience containing potential business partners and customers, the long-term outlook for internet-based enterprises could turn quite bleak. It is, thus, necessary that all aspiring netpreneurs realize there is an inherent conflict of interest in the glowing statements online business pros make from time to time. With this thesis in mind, let’s take an “eyes wide open” review of e-commerce and consider how online business might be disadvantageous. Profitable, yet — as with most things worth doing — problematic.


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How to Shop For a Computer Online

Jul 1st, 2008 by Addy | 0

Computers are a lot cheaper now than they were fifteen years ago, due to advancements in technology and the onset of more efficient production techniques. In stores, you can find quality computers for as low as four hundred dollars. Although you can get good deals buying from a traditional business, you can save even more money by choosing to shop for a computer online.


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All You Ever Wanted to Know About Ebooks

Jun 21st, 2008 by Addy | 0

Is writing your passione Then a financially lucrative and intellectually rewarding career beckons you. Welcome to the world of ebook writing! As the Internet has paved the way for lucrative business opportunities for almost all walks of life, professional ebook writers are cashing in on the popular propensity to read ebooks more than anything else. If you think writing is a rare gift few people have been endowed with, take a reality check - according to the New York Times best selling author Robert G. Allen, there is at least a good book inside every one of us.


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Ebook Presented Digitally

May 28th, 2008 by Addy | 0

The ebook is a digitally presented format of any printed conventional book which can be read through a personal computer or through a hardware device called a book reader. The inception of such an innovative idea dates back to 1971 when the pioneer Michael Hart, in U.S.A., decided to create through computers storage, retrieval and scanning of texts available in libraries. This resulted in the origin of the first ebook, a copy of the ‘Declaration of Independence’ which later evolved into ‘Project Gutenberg’. Today it contains over 20,000 free texts and over 100,000 books.


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Ebooks - How To Turn An Ebook Into A Home Business

May 14th, 2008 by Addy | 0

Want to turn your ebook into a home business? You can. Ebooks are hugely popular online, and if your ebook turns out to be a bestseller, you can generate a huge income.

However, the challenge is creating a ebook which will be a bestseller, with all the sales you dream of. Although luck and timing play a role in this, with planning and market research you can ensure that your ebook will sell in big numbers. The Web makes this easy.

In this article, let\’s look at five steps to turning your ebook into a bestseller and a great home business.


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Self-Help Ebooks - Inspiration And Motivation Mean Profits

May 14th, 2008 by Addy | 0

Self-help is a huge subject area for writers. Pick any bestseller list, and you\’ll find the self-help books feature heavily in the top ten nonfiction books in any week of the year. Everyone wants motivation and inspiration.

So what does this mean to you as an ebook writer? Basically it means that you should be looking at the self-help area carefully, especially when it comes to article writing and ebook development.

In this article, we\’ll discuss finding topics for self-help ebooks which are easy for you to write, and to sell.


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Ebook Writing Made Simple

May 14th, 2008 by Addy | 0

The hardest sentence of an ebook to write is the first one. When you think of the enormity of the task at hand, it may seem insurmountable.

Breaking it down into subtasks makes it easier to contemplate. Ponder mountain climbing, for instance. From the base of the mountain, you cannot see the peak because clouds hide it. That mountain looks too dangerous to climb; how will you do it? You scale that mountain in the only way possible. One step at a time.


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